B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
#1153 has the sexy billet control arms, they are works of art, why would I want to change them? Am I missing something?
Aftermarket Control Arms
- Thread starter Carnut
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MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
For if and when you wear them out that's why you need them!
...... BTW - I have and love the billeted ones. I know Fubar does also. Sorry Matt
Jesus how did I get drawn in way down here 
Yes Ford said they would have parts for 7 years but they never said what the cost would be.....
Yes Ford said they would have parts for 7 years but they never said what the cost would be.....
BlackICE
GT Owner
I don't know if this was a design goal, but one could design the arms to be strong enough to withstand normal operations and fatigue, but just weak enough to break before damaging the frame. This philosophy is used on many fire hydrants and street poles, such has traffic light to minimize impact dangers to car passengers.
OEM. I can't remember if it was the original supply company went out of business or what, but I know that they have been durability testing new replacement control arms to supply people with in the event they get in an accident or have some other reason they need to replace them. I have no idea how long it takes but they are definitely in process.
AJB
GT
My understanding is that the OEM must (by law) be able to supply repair parts for vehicles for 15 years from the date that the final vehicle was produced. In our case, 2006.
AJB
AJB
BlackICE
GT Owner
- Aug 25, 2006
- 4,436
I see no significant reason for concern
In normal operation control arms are not a wear item however in the case of these gals the ball joints and as I understand the bushings are not a service item as such when these normal wear items expire the control arm assembly will need to be replaced.
Now as for whether there is a better piece in the pipeline; I would see no reason for it but rather maybe an alternate vendor as DBK explained.
So would I want a stronger control arm; the only word that comes to mind is why. There are no issues with them and to create a stronger arm will in fact transfer impact related stress to another point which I personally would not be in favor of.
The only change that would be nice is allowing the typical wear items to be replaced independent of the arm i.e. the ball joint and the bushings otherwise I remain all smiles
Takes care
Shadowman
In normal operation control arms are not a wear item however in the case of these gals the ball joints and as I understand the bushings are not a service item as such when these normal wear items expire the control arm assembly will need to be replaced.
Now as for whether there is a better piece in the pipeline; I would see no reason for it but rather maybe an alternate vendor as DBK explained.
So would I want a stronger control arm; the only word that comes to mind is why. There are no issues with them and to create a stronger arm will in fact transfer impact related stress to another point which I personally would not be in favor of.
The only change that would be nice is allowing the typical wear items to be replaced independent of the arm i.e. the ball joint and the bushings otherwise I remain all smiles
Takes care
Shadowman
Could not a talented machinist take an OEM c/arm & modify it to accept replacement bushings & ball joints? I find it hard to believe this would not be possible...
mardyn
mardyn
ViperJoe
GT Owner
Agreed!
I don't see anything very unique about the assembly - it appears that they are sweated and pressed in place. It would seem that assembly of new bushings and ball joints could be accomplished by the same techniques as the originals were installed, once the worn parts were removed.
isaakgt
GT Owner
OK dudes, I got my info slightly wrong, but there WILL be new control replacement control arms shortly. They are the same ones we've always had. The deal was something (unknown) went sour between the supplier of the bushings and the supplier of the arms, so instead of dealing with that mess, they just got a new bushing supplier. They had to test and make sure the new ones performed identical to the old bushings, so that was the hold up on getting them.
That's the story.
That's the story.
Spirit
Heritage GT Owner
S592R
GT Owner
- Dec 3, 2006
- 2,800
Fubar
Totally ****** Up
Noooooooooooo:ack
Seriously, I will find a way to add replacement bushing. I have talked way to much trash to have the '06 A-Arms.